Three Things You Need to Do Right Now Before School Starts
It’s officially September. (Insert mind-blown emoji)
Kids are officially going back to school in a matter of days (if they haven’t already had their first day). This means we’re officially in what I call round-two of this “new normal” of doing #allthethings at home in this pandemic.
About two episodes ago, I did an episode called Back to the Basics: Preparing for Life At Home (again), so if you haven’t listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so as well. I want to make sure you all are fully equipped to take on this season with a spirit of joy and confidence in the Lord.
I know many of you are completely overwhelmed with managing everything at home (myself included.) Some of us are working full time from home while managing homeschooling or our child’s distant-learning. Some of us aren’t working at all and completely homeschooling, but mourning the former reality of having co-ops and activities to break up our days and weeks. Some of us are working outside of the home and having to send our children somewhere that will help manage their distant learning. Everyone’s circumstances are different, but I know most, if not all of us, are growing a bit weary and looking forward to the day where our old reality returns.
In this episode, I am sharing with you three simple things that everyone needs to do before we really get into the swing of the new school year within the next week. These simple things will not only help you get physically ready in your home for learning and working together as a family, but they will also help you get your mind in the right place to replace the weariness and frustration with joy and intention.
Remember, motherhood is one of our missions in Christ, and everything that comes with motherhood and caring for our family is the first priority above everything else. We are called to mother joyfully. We are called to love our moments with our kids. We are called to do life with them more so than without them. And, since we have this huge opportunity to walk even higher into our motherhood mission more so than ever before, the enemy is ready to attack and make you feel resistant and resentful toward the very thing that God is calling you to.
In this episode you will learn:
The importance of having a mindset sesh with Jesus (and how to have one)
The importance of getting your routine in order NOW so you can spend some time making tweaks before things really get started
Why you need to organize your work and learning areas in your home to provide structure and boundaries in your day (and some tips to get started)
How keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus allows for joy and grief to co-exist
How you are already victorious in this season because God has already gone before you and run the race!
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